NCAAB · Final

Colorado Buffaloes Defeat Utah Utes 85-73

Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 9:00 PM ET · CU Events Center

Colorado Buffaloes 85, Utah Utes 73, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Utah Utes vs Colorado Buffaloes?

Colorado Buffaloes beat Utah Utes 85-73 at CU Events Center on January 7, 2026.

Who was favored in Utah Utes vs Colorado Buffaloes?

Colorado Buffaloes were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -500 (about 83% implied). The favorite won.

In a decisive matchup, the Colorado Buffaloes triumphed over the Utah Utes with a final score of 85-73 at the CU Events Center. This victory marks an important win for Colorado, improving their home record to 13-3 while Utah falls to 8-8 on the season. The Buffaloes have shown strong form lately, having won seven of their last ten games, and they are currently on a one-game winning streak after their recent victory against Arizona State Sun Devils, where they scored 95 points.

Colorado's scoring average over their last ten games stands at 83.5 points, with an average of 76.6 points allowed. Their recent performances at home have been particularly impressive, with a home record of 6-2 in their last eight games. In contrast, Utah has struggled recently, recording a 4-6 record in their last ten games and currently on a two-game losing streak. They averaged 78.4 points scored and 80.5 points allowed during this stretch.

The Buffaloes and Utes had previously met earlier in the 2025 season, where Utah emerged victorious with a score of 72-59. This time, however, Colorado was able to turn the tables and secure a solid win.

In terms of injuries, the block does not specify any players missing from either team, suggesting both squads were at full strength for this encounter. The betting market reflected Colorado's strong position, with DraftKings listing them as 9.5-point favorites and offering a moneyline of -500 for the Buffaloes compared to +380 for the Utes. The total points for the game was set at 162.5, indicating expectations for a high-scoring affair.

The game conditions were conducive to an exciting matchup, with both teams showcasing their offensive capabilities. Colorado's ability to score consistently was evident, particularly in the second half, where they maintained a lead and executed crucial free throws down the stretch. Key scoring plays included Keanu Dawes' tip-in dunk and free throws from Sebastian Rancik and Isaiah Johnson, which helped solidify their lead as the game progressed.

Overall, this fixture highlighted Colorado's offensive prowess and resilience, particularly after their previous loss to Northern Colorado. As they continue their season, the Buffaloes will look to build on this momentum, while the Utes will need to regroup and address their recent struggles.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	COLO -9.5	162.5 o -108 / u -112	Utah Utes +380 · Colorado Buffaloes -500

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Leaders

PointsSebastian Rancik19Colorado Buffaloes
AssistsBarrington Hargress5Colorado Buffaloes
ReboundsBangot Dak12Colorado Buffaloes
PointsDon McHenry24Utah Utes
AssistsTerrence Brown3Utah Utes
ReboundsDon McHenry7Utah Utes

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